Presidency

Jul
30
2024
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Presidency Replies To More Key Demands From Nationwide Protesters

Presidency Replies To More Key Demands From Nationwide Protesters

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
Presidency Replies To More Key Demands From Nationwide Protesters The Presidency has continued to address the demands from nationwide protesters. Presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, provided answers through an infographic on Twitter. Recall that on Monday, the Presidency provided explanations for why the detained leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu cannot be released and why the minimum wage cannot be increased to N250,000. The protesters are also demanding the reinstatement of a corruption-free subsidy regime to reduce hunger, starvation, and multidimensional poverty. The Presidency responded that ongoing reforms in the petroleum sector and subsidy regime cannot be…
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Jul
26
2024
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‘We Made Our Voices Heard’ – President Tinubu Admits To Involvement In Protest During Military Era

‘We Made Our Voices Heard’ – President Tinubu Admits To Involvement In Protest During Military Era

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“We Made Our Voices Heard” – Tinubu Admits To Involvement In Protest During Military Era President Bola Tinubu has admitted to his involvement in peaceful protests during the military era. He made the admission while receiving a Letter of Credence from the new US Ambassador, Mr. Richard Mills Jr., at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Thursday. Tinubu recalled participating in peaceful protests against dictatorship. The President said, “Our relationship with America is rich. We believe in democracy and freedom. Some of your predecessors worked hard during our transition to democracy, and we remember the likes of Ambassador Howard Jeter.…
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Jul
24
2024
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Protest: Those Who Want To Burn Down The Country Will Meet The Strongest Resistance Of Their Lives – Presidency

Protest: Those Who Want To Burn Down The Country Will Meet The Strongest Resistance Of Their Lives – Presidency

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Protest: Those Who Want To Burn Down The Country Will Meet The Strongest Resistance Of Their Lives – Presidency The presidency on Tuesday declared that those planning a protest want to burn down the country, and they will meet the strongest resistance of their lives.This position was declared by the Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, via a post on his X account. The presidential media aide declared that they are waiting for those planning the protest, adding that it won’t be a resistance from security agencies, but from those who gave their mandate to…
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Jul
24
2024
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President Tinubu Appoints New Director – General Of The Nigerian Institute Of Medical Research

President Tinubu Appoints New Director – General Of The Nigerian Institute Of Medical Research

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF THE NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor John Oladapo Obafunwa as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR). Professor Obafunwa succeeds Professor Babatunde Salako, whose tenure expires on July 23, 2024. The appointment takes effect from July 24, 2024. President Tinubu extends his gratitude to Professor Salako for his service to the nation. Professor Obafunwa qualified in medicine from the University of Lagos in 1980, following which he specialized in Anatomic Pathology (morphological study of diseases), graduating in May 1987. He later…
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Jul
12
2024
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‘Our People Will Hold Leaders To Account’ – Tinubu Hails Ruling On LG Autonomy

‘Our People Will Hold Leaders To Account’ – Tinubu Hails Ruling On LG Autonomy

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‘Our People Will Hold Leaders To Account,’ Tinubu Hails Ruling On LG Autonomy President Bola Tinubu has hailed the Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy, saying Nigerians, especially the poor, will be able to hold their local leaders to account. The apex court had on Thursday declared that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold onto funds meant for local governments. The Supreme Court also barred governors from dissolving democratically elected local government councils, saying that doing so would amount to a breach of the 1999 Constitution. Shortly after the ruling, the President said an ineffective local government…
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Jul
08
2024
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Defence Minister Congratulates President Tinubu On His Re-election As ECOWAS Chairman

Defence Minister Congratulates President Tinubu On His Re-election As ECOWAS Chairman

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Defence Minister Salutes President Tinubu On His Re-election As ECOWAS Chair The Minister for Defence (state), Dr. Bello Matawalle has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his re-election as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States. The Dogged Minister on Sunday also felicitated Nigerians on the great honour and privileged position of Chairman of ECOWAS now re-occupied by President Tinubu. Congratulating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Dr. Matawalle noted that the Nigerian President’s re-election is a testament that confirms President Tinubu’s extra- ordinary leadership qualities which his colleague Presidents from ECOWAS countries are pleased with. “I urge…
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Jul
04
2024
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President Tinubu Makes 9 Fresh Appointments

President Tinubu Makes 9 Fresh Appointments

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
President Tinubu Makes 9 Fresh Appointments President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 9 members as the Board of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP). Tinubu appointed Otunba Aderemi Abdul as Board Chairman (Independent Non-Executive Director) and Engr. Uzoma Nwagba as Managing Director/CEO STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS BOARD OF NIGERIAN CONSUMER CREDIT CORPORATION (CREDICORP) To further expedite the process of expanding consumer credit access to Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following qualified Nigerians to the Board of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP): (1) Otunba Aderemi Abdul – Board Chairman (Independent…
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Jul
04
2024
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President Tinubu Mourns Veteran Nigerian Journalist

President Tinubu Mourns Veteran Nigerian Journalist

FGN, News Flash, Obituary, Presidency
Tinubu Mourns As Veteran Nigerian Journalist Dies President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday extended his condolences to the family of Mr Kabir Yusuf, who passed away on Tuesday. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity in a statement on Wednesday, said Yusuf, a veteran journalist was the Federal Capital Territory correspondent for The Triumph Newspaper and Radio France Internationale Hausa. “He covered the State House for many years until his passing. “The president prays for the repose of the soul of the departed and comfort to his family in this time of grief and always,” Tinubu…
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Jul
01
2024
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19 Million Households Benefit From FGN N4.3 Trillion Palliatives

19 Million Households Benefit From FGN N4.3 Trillion Palliatives

Education, FGN, News Flash, Presidency
19 Million Households Benefits From FG N4.3 Trillion Palliatives The Federal Government may have rolled out palliatives worth N4.3tn to cushion the effects of the fuel subsidy removal under the current administration. Parts of the palliatives have been payments of cash to no fewer than 18.7m vulnerable households, and acquisition of CNG powered buses amid the rising spate of inflation. It also included agricultural interventions and financial aids to manufacturers as well as small and medium scale enterprises in the country. This was just as the presidency said the series of palliatives were informed by President Bola Tinubu’s determination to…
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